"Black Tie" is the twelfth episode in the situation comedy series 30 Rock. It first aired in the U.S. on February 1, 2007, attracting 5.71 million viewers; it ranked third in its timeslot (behind February sweeps episodes of Grey's Anatomy ("Wishin' and Hopin'") and CSI ("Meet Market"), and tied for 69th in Nielsen's prime-time television rankings for the week.
Liz wonders if she's actually on a date with Jack as she accompanies him to a ball ce...
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"Black Tie" is the twelfth episode in the situation comedy series 30 Rock. It first aired in the U.S. on February 1, 2007, attracting 5.71 million viewers; it ranked third in its timeslot (behind February sweeps episodes of Grey's Anatomy ("Wishin' and Hopin'") and CSI ("Meet Market"), and tied for 69th in Nielsen's prime-time television rankings for the week.
Liz wonders if she's actually on a date with Jack as she accompanies him to a ball celebrating the birthday of Gerhardt Habsburg, a Europe prince who has become deformed due to centuries of inbreeding amongst his family, at the Pierre Hotel. Jenna, who has always reminded herself of Grace Kelly, looks to hook up with Gerhardt since she believes she will need someone to support her once she loses her sex appeal. Jack unexpectedly runs into his ex-wife Bianca and unblinkingly tells her that Liz is his live-in girlfriend.
Back at 30 Rock, a very different kind of party unfolds as Tracy tries to convince a harried Pete to be a ...
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